Africa needs to allow free movement of people to catalyze trade
African countries should promote the free movement of people across their borders to boost intra-African trade, says the…
March 2023
Rwanda advised to make accessible business beneficial information
A new report calls on Rwandan government to amend company laws to ensure that Beneficial Ownership (BO) information…
Women business owners in Ethiopia set to access capital
The Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) of the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa, Fiona Evans, officially opened the…
Nuclear: A clean, green, reliable strategy for Africa
By Cheikh Niane and NJ Ayuk – Globally, 800 million people lack electricity – and 80% of them…
Solving Ethiopia’s milk conundrum by Dutch farmers
HENOK TADELE HAILE – Dutch dairy farmers are renowned across the world, both in terms of the quality…
IMF agrees to release additional funding to Seychelles
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Calixte Ahokpossi, Mission Chief for Seychelles, visited Victoria March 16-29,…
Meeting focuses on investment in electricity in Africa
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the RES4Africa Foundation hosted a high-level public-private dialogue on…
Africa urged to build resilience against financial shocks
Experts call for urgent financing for African countries to help them build resilience against financial, health and climate…
Is Ethiopia’s GERD water security issue for Egypt?
BY HENOK TADELE HAILE – While THE US Foreign Secretary Antony Blinken with his Ethiopian counterpart Demeke Mekonnen…
Ethiopia, Arab League officials reflect on mutual interests
Ethiopia’s State Minister of Finance, Ms. Semereta Sewasew, on Friday held a discussion with Dr. Walid Hamed Shiltagh,…
Ethiopia announces presidential compacts on WASH
On the sidelines of the UN Water Conference, African Heads of State committed to five new Presidential Compacts…
Gabon to showcase investment opportunities in Dubai
Rich with oil, gas and abundant renewable energy resources, Gabon has embarked on an ambitious energy development agenda…
Ethiopian Parliament removes TPLF from terrorist list
The Ethiopian Parliament on Wednsday approved the resolution to remove the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) from its…
National TB research conference opens in Gondar
National Tuberculosis (TB) Research Conference is opened this week in Gondar, Amhara region of Ethiopia.
EC, IMF host African fiscal forum
BY WOUBISHET SISAY – European Commission (EC) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday host the African…
UN conference to reflect on smallholder farmers access to water
Ahead of the UN 2023 Water Conference, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) calls for accelerated investments…
Rising poverty, inequalities threaten Sustainable Development Goals
Development experts have warned that persistent poverty and inequality are likely to undermine prosperity, peace and security in…
Africa urged to invest more in data, statistics to attain SDGs
Africa is set to miss most of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a result of lack of…
Cambridge, HP to improve learning for millions across Africa
Today, Monday 20 March 2023, Cambridge Partnership for Education and HP launch an inaugural EdTech Fellowship to improve…
Zambia, DRC prepare for battery electric vehicle value chain
BY YANET FANTAYE WOGAYEHU – Zambia and Democratic Congo (DRC), among the top African countries with huge mineral…
Tel Aviv – Addis Ababa partnership for Suez Canal alternative
BY HENOK TADELE HAILE – They say ‘Once is a mistake. But twice is a decision to fail.’…
Radisson Hotel expands presence in Africa
Radisson Hotel Group, one of the fastest-growing hotel companies in Africa, plans to strengthen its robust African presence…
IMF official reflects on Cameroon economy
The Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Mr. Kenji Okamura, on Friday issued a statement…
African experts reflect on structural transformation in Africa
Practical and innovative ways are critical to accelerate inclusive economic transformation in Africa, said African experts who are…
Africa advised to deepen integration to see economic benefits
African countries need to do more to accelerate the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and the ratification…
Redington becomes Canon’s authorized distributor in Kenya
Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) today announced its business partnership with Redington as a new authorized distributor…
WHO provides health services to Somali refugees in Ethiopia
By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – Since the beginning of February 2023, approximately 100 000 refugees arrived in Ethiopia…
Ethiopian Airlines set to reconnect Malaysia
Ethiopian Airlines announced that it will resume its services to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as of 25 March 2023.
Volocopter, SITA launch partnership for vertiports IT systems
Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), and SITA, the world’s leading IT provider to the air…
Africa Fintech Summit, African Media Agency announce partnership
African Media Agency (AMA) and Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) announce a strategic partnership aimed at increasing awareness about…